Straight-Set Victory Sends GB Past Hosts Australia
Katie Boulter delivered a dominant performance to propel Great Britain into the quarter-finals of the United Cup in Sydney. Boulter defeated Olivia Gadecki of Australia in straight sets, winning 6-2, 6-1 in just 70 minutes.
With GB needing a straight-sets win in any of the three rubbers to advance as Group F winners, Boulter’s triumph ensured their progression to the next stage.
Boulter Rises to the Pressure
After the match, Boulter revealed the added pressure she faced:
“I’ve been trying to avoid all the stats, but we were at dinner with [former British number one] Laura Robson last night, and she told me I had to win in straight sets,” Boulter said.
“So I was feeling the pressure from last night.”
Great Britain had previously beaten Argentina 2-1 in their opening tie earlier in the week.
Upcoming Matches
Although Boulter has already secured GB’s quarter-final spot, the tie against Australia will continue with:
- Men’s Singles: Billy Harris faces Alex de Minaur, who is also Boulter’s fiancé.
- Mixed Doubles: Boulter is scheduled to compete, though De Minaur will not participate.
Elsewhere in the United Cup
- Kazakhstan’s Quarter-Final Triumph: Alexander Shevchenko led Kazakhstan past defending champions Germany, who were missing Alexander Zverev due to a biceps injury.
- Poland Advances: Iga Swiatek defeated the Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova to secure Poland’s place in the last eight.
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